Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:

Saluki Food Pantry

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:

The Saluki Food Pantry provides food assistance to students in times of need, helping them to stay in school and meet their educational goals.

Mission Statement: Develop and sustain a food pantry on the campus at SIU Carbondale to serve food insecure students. The food pantry will provide an opportunity for SIU students to serve other students and engage in conversations and solutions around food insecurity.﻿

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Since opening on August 22, 2016, the Saluki Food Pantry has served 551 students (including dependents). This need has far surpassed the expectations of the upon opening. We accept food donations from campus and local stakeholders.

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